Mathematics Awareness Month ** April 2014 **

Mathematics Awareness Month at Clemson UniversityClemson
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Short Description:&nbsp Talk: The Magic of Error Correcting Codes by Todd Mateer

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Error correcting codes are used in many technologies
that we use every day including CDs, DVDs, and
smartphone QR images. This talk will feature a series
of six magic tricks based on simple error correcting codes.
The secrets behind each trick will be revealed so that
you can amaze friends and family. By learning how
the tricks work, you will also learn the mathematics
which explain how error correcting codes work.
The talk will conclude with an explanation of the
error correcting codes used in QR images.

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Mathematics Awareness Month is sponsored each year by the Joint Policy Board for Mathematics to recognize the importance of mathematics through written materials and an accompanying poster that highlights mathematical developments and applications in a particular area.
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